Finnish court sentences two crew members for sabotage of Baltic Sea cables

A Finnish court sentenced the captain and mate of the cargo ship Fitburg to prison for severe sabotage after the vessel dragged its anchor for 130 km in December 2025, damaging two undersea telecom cables. This is the first criminal conviction linked to the recent Baltic Sea infrastructure incidents, setting a legal precedent. The ruling confirms state-backed or negligent sabotage concerns, though the motive remains unclear.

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